Job 13:6-12
Christian Standard Bible
6 Hear now my argument,
and listen to my defense.[a]
7 Would you testify unjustly on God’s behalf
or speak deceitfully for him?
8 Would you show partiality(A) to him
or argue the case in his defense?
9 Would it go well if he examined you?
Could you deceive him as you would deceive a man?(B)
10 Surely he would rebuke you
if you secretly showed partiality.
11 Would God’s majesty not terrify you?(C)
Would his dread not fall on you?
12 Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ash;(D)
your defenses are made of clay.
Footnotes
- 13:6 Lit to the claims of my lips
Job 13:6-12
New Living Translation
6 Listen to my charge;
pay attention to my arguments.
7 “Are you defending God with lies?
Do you make your dishonest arguments for his sake?
8 Will you slant your testimony in his favor?
Will you argue God’s case for him?
9 What will happen when he finds out what you are doing?
Can you fool him as easily as you fool people?
10 No, you will be in trouble with him
if you secretly slant your testimony in his favor.
11 Doesn’t his majesty terrify you?
Doesn’t your fear of him overwhelm you?
12 Your platitudes are as valuable as ashes.
Your defense is as fragile as a clay pot.
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